Engagement Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

An opportunity has arisen within Change Grow Live for an Engagement Worker. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.

In this role, you’ll be working as part of the Drug and Alcohol Team, based within a prison setting. Our core responsibility is to assess individuals and provide appropriate support to help them achieve their drug and alcohol related goals. This involves understanding their individual needs, identifying areas of risk, and working collaboratively with them to develop appropriate support and treatment plans.

Location: Hull
Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Permanent 

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with individuals experiencing substance misuse challenges, offering advice, support, and recovery-focused interventions.
• Conduct triage and personalised assessments to identify the best pathways for structured treatment.
• Conduct substance screening and blood born virus testing alongside completing AUDIT and SADQ screening tools.
• Coordinate clinical assessments with the nursing team as needed.
• Liaise with partner agencies to ensure seamless service user engagement.
• Deliver robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions during the triage and personalised assessment process.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the referral into treatment pathway
• Monitor and maintain the referrals coming into treatment to ensure our clients are able to access appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
• Proactively manage any safeguarding concerns that arise during the triage process. Including the completion of ongoing referrals.

About You

We’re seeking a proactive and compassionate individual with:

• A solid understanding of substance misuse and experience in a similar field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong IT proficiency.
• The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise competing demands.
• A flexible approach, with the capacity to occasionally work late evenings and weekends.
• A willingness to conduct home visits where needed, making a valid driver’s license an advantage.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and best practices.
• A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
• A commitment to safeguarding and adherence to information governance processes.
• A drive for continuous learning and professional growth, including supporting the development of colleagues.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.